Chapter 2: Quick Quiz

Question 1

The actions that are similarly trained individual would do, given the same or similar circumstances are referred to as the:

a) standard of care
b) scope of practice
c) duty
d) negligence

Answer 1

a) standard of care

Question 2

A document that allows a patient to define in advance what their wishes are should they become incapacitated is called a(n):

a) power of attorney
b) advance directive
c) individual protocol
d) doctor’s directive

Answer 2

b) advance directive

Question 3

Which types of consent is necessary to obtain from responsive, competent adult patients?

a) Implied
b) Applied
c) Absentee
d) Expressed

Answer 3

d) Expressed

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about expressed consent?

a) The patient may withdraw it at any time
b) It may be given via nonverbal communication
c) It can be given by parents of minors on their behalf
d) It requires a signed form to be valid

Answer 4

d) It requires a signed form

Question 5

You are caring for a patient who has overdosed and is unresponsive. You are legally allowed to provide care based on which type of consent?

a) Implied
b) Expressed
b) Assumed
c) Informed

Answer 5

a) Implied Consent

Question 6

Which of the following patients may legally refuse care at the scene of an emergency?

a) 11 year old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike
b) 26 year old unresponsive patient who has overdosed
c) 46 year old intoxicated driver of a vehicle involved in a collision
d) 68 year old alert woman having chest pain

Answer 6

d) 68 year old alert woman having chest pain

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an element required for a claim of negligence?

a) Duty
b) Abandonment
c) Damages
d) Causation

Answer 7

b) Abandonment

Question 8

Most states require Emergency Medical Responders and other EMS personnel to report incidents involving known or suspected:

a) seizure duty
b) accidental overdose
c) abuse or neglect
d) pregnancy

Answer 8

c) abuse or neglect

Question 9

When caring for a patient at a crime scene, you should:

a) allow the patient to shower prior to transport if they wish
b) avoid moving objects at the scene when possible
c) question the patient about the crime and report information to law enforcement
d) refuse to enter without an armed police escort

Answer 9

b) avoid moving objects at the scene when possible

Question 10

An Emergency Medical Responder fails to protect patient privacy when he or she:

a) provides detailed information about the patient to the nurse in the emergency department
b) returns to the station and shares the patients name with colleagues
c) shares details of the patients condition with EMTs who are taking over care
d) provides details about the emergency after being subpoenaed to court

Answer 10

b) returns to the station and shares the patients name with colleagues